On 4-6 December 2008, 27th Session of the Baltic Assembly and the 14th Baltic Council took place in Viljandi (Estonia). The main topics covered during the Session: 1) Baltic Sea strategy; 2) security aspects of the energy policy.

Alongside the Session of the Baltic Assembly, the 14th Baltic Council, a cooperation platform for parliaments and governments, was convened.

During the Session, the Baltic Assembly Prizes for Literature, the Arts and Science were awarded.